Senior International Contract Management Specialist

Senior International Contract Management Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior International Contract Management Specialist to join the International Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) team in Hazelwood, MO.

This position supports all international commercial customers within the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Direct Attack (DA) Weapons program.  As part of the International DCS Contracts team, this position is focused and aligned to our current and growing global customers and aligned across the Boeing sites. This is an exciting opportunity as we support and help drive international defense growth.

This Contracts position will partner with the Program Managers, Country Managers, Business Development, and Project Managers from pre-proposal activities to proposal and contract development for the full acquisition process to award and continuing throughout the contract execution and delivery. The role will also be required to address areas such as Tax, Treasury, Insurance, Law, and Export Compliance throughout the preparation, review and approval process. A successful candidate will research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions, and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution team. The individual selected for this position will be expected to use critical thinking to advise the program on commercial terms and conditions and contracting strategies and can work at a fast pace. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition and execution of contracts for BDS Direct Attack International DCS Contracts

• Support requirements definition, planning, organizing, development, and submittal of proposals and subsequent negotiation and administration

• Develop relationships with internal and external customers and ensure engagement with requirements development

• Work closely with One Boeing Global Process (OBGP) for the applicable region

• Coordinate with various internal functions (including, but not limited to Estimating and Pricing, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Financial Controls, Program Management, Business Development, etc.)

• Develop Proposal Plan of Action, coordinate and facilitate functional inputs, develop proposals, negotiate, participation in gate reviews, request proposal reviews

• Draft and negotiate commercial terms and conditions

• Handle contract award and post award activities (e.g. placement of financial assurances, invoicing, etc.) 

• Perform risk assessment analysis and develop recommendations and creative solutions to minimize company risk

• Research and effectively solve problems, effectively collaborate and lead acquisition teams, develop negotiation positions and ensure proper hand-offs with the execution teams

• Lead customer negotiations on price and terms and conditions with a strategic mindset

• Work independently and as part of a team

• Execute daily tasks as part of a team that is not physically located together

• Support a flexible work schedule as needed to accommodate various customer time zones and ensure seamless assistance and collaboration across global teams

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

• Willing to travel 10% domestically and internationally as needed

• 5+ years of experience building, developing and maintaining customer relationships

• 5+ years of experience in business related function (including but not limited to: Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management, Marketing & Sales)

• 1+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and executing complex contracts and subcontracts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating and executing complex contracts and subcontracts

• 5+ years of experience with International Contracts and/or Commercial Contracting

• 3+ years of experience with Government acquisition process

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and able to multi-task and manage expectations

• Experience working with Weapons programs

• Experience working with multiple customers within an assignment

• Experience executing strong time management skills

• Experience adapting to changes in schedules and priorities, solving problems, and generating alternative solutions

• Experience using critical thinking, time management, problem solving, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively across functions

• Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range (Senior, Level 4): $107,100 – $144,900

Summary pay range (Senior, Level 5): $133,450 – $180,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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